Mahjong Basics and Strategy

Test your knowledge of Mahjong rules, terminology, and basic strategy concepts

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the goal of Mahjong?

  1. To form sets and sequences of tiles
  2. To be the first player to discard all of their tiles
  3. To score the most points
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the different types of sets in Mahjong?

  1. Pungs, Kongs, and Chows
  2. Pungs, Kongs, and Chiis
  3. Pungs, Kongs, and Pungs
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a Pung and a Kong?

  1. A Pung is three of a kind, while a Kong is four of a kind
  2. A Pung is three consecutive tiles of the same suit, while a Kong is four consecutive tiles of the same suit
  3. A Pung is three tiles of the same suit, while a Kong is four tiles of the same suit
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a Chow?

  1. Three consecutive tiles of the same suit
  2. Three of a kind
  3. Four of a kind
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best hand in Mahjong?

  1. A Royal Flush
  2. A Four Kongs
  3. A Nine Gates
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common hand in Mahjong?

  1. A Pung
  2. A Kong
  3. A Chow
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to improve your Mahjong skills?

  1. Practice regularly
  2. Study the rules and strategies
  3. Watch professional players
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important factor in Mahjong?

  1. Luck
  2. Skill
  3. Strategy
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to win a Mahjong game?

  1. Be the first player to discard all of their tiles
  2. Form sets and sequences of tiles to score points
  3. Both of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common mistake that beginners make in Mahjong?

  1. Discarding too many tiles
  2. Not paying attention to the tiles that are being discarded
  3. Not forming sets and sequences of tiles
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to avoid discarding too many tiles in Mahjong?

  1. Pay attention to the tiles that are being discarded
  2. Only discard tiles that you don't need
  3. Both of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to form sets and sequences of tiles in Mahjong?

  1. Pay attention to the tiles that are being discarded
  2. Look for tiles that you can use to form sets and sequences
  3. Both of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to score points in Mahjong?

  1. Form sets and sequences of tiles
  2. Discard tiles that your opponents need
  3. Both of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to win a Mahjong game against experienced players?

  1. Be patient
  2. Pay attention to the tiles that are being discarded
  3. Form sets and sequences of tiles quickly
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important thing to remember when playing Mahjong?

  1. Have fun
  2. Be respectful of your opponents
  3. Both of the above